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Australia news live: NT police still seek answers over 25 year-old murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio

The Guardian World Monday 13 July 2026, 20:34 UTC By Martin Farrer 1 min read
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Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never foundGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNorthern Territory Police have opened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of the infamous outback disappearance.

Bradley John Murdoch was convicted of 28-year-old’s murder but remains were never found

Northern Territory Police have opened evidence boxes to uncover several previously unseen photographs from the investigation of the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and attempted abduction of his girlfriend Joanne Lees.

Tuesday is the 25th anniversary of the infamous outback disappearance.

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Australia (LOCATION) British (ORG) Peter Falconio Bradley (PERSON) John Murdoch (PERSON) Territory Police (ORG) Peter Falconio (PERSON) Joanne Lees (PERSON)
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